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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1917

Page

7

Divorce Decree Granted in Court Roster of Monday Hearings

Divorce petitions dominated the common pleas docket with Josephine Barry granted a decree against Neator Barry for extreme cruelty. The Hampshire cross petition was dismissed with $2 weekly child support, Kraft vs Kraft granted temporary custody to Amanda Kraft, and Mt Vernon Electric Railway case taken under advisement for street paving liability. A cognovit filing sought $305.81 against Rowe defendants, indictments for rioting fell to assault and battery pleas with $10 costs, Rawlins demurrer overruled, sale and reappraisal orders in Greer matter, sale confirmed in Hennessy case, guardianship account filed for Mary Sellers, and several deeds recorded along with property transfers.

Common Pleas Court Josephine Barry Neator Barry Ross M. Hampshire Maud B. Hampshire Amanda H. Kraft George Kraft Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Electric Railway Company Pion Pleas Court R. UL. Patton C. M. Ross Boyd Rowe M. Rowe Grant Rowe Ed. Boyd Tohn Spang Roy Toothman Mell Jones Josie Jones Earl Rine Samuel Clark Jackson Township Belmont David B. Rawlins William Hancock Eale Finn P. Hennessy Mildred Kirkpatrick

Kenyon Man's Car Turtles After Crash Near Galton

DeForest Fish of Shelby drove a Mercedes that overturned Monday night about two miles west of Galton. Two occupants were killed Ed Reister and John Fitegerald, both of Crestiine, while Mish's liege and another passenger were injured and in critical condition.

DeForest Fish of Shelby Kenyon College Galton Mish Liege Ed Reister John Fitegerald Crestiine Pleh

Full House 16 Experienced at County Lock-Up

Sheriff Mossholder hosted 16 guests at Hotel de Mos holder on East Chestnut Street as Hig Walters offered hospitality by urgent invitation. Harry Worley, once a merchant policeman, was the final detainee taken into custody and ordered for Mansfield Reformatory to serve a sentence after a January court term found him guilty of shooting with intent to wound.

Sheriff Mossholder Boniface

Business booms for local cops in Mt. Vernon

Mayor Mitchell reports a busy morning for police with seven arrests, all but one pleading guilty at arraignment. The group, found inMt Vernon jungles and other notorious spots, included Forest Butler called "Dude" who allegedly appeared the most joyful. The others jailed for inability to pay $5.60 fines.

Mitchell Mt. Vernon Forest Butler Mila Dude

Amity Homecoming Set for July Fourth

Amity announces a July 4 homecoming with a full day of band concerts a noon picnic on the school lawn an afternoon parade and amusements leading to a 2 30 baseball game. An evening home talent play The Town Marshal will be staged.

Amity

County Commissioners Award 2 Contracts

Two contracts were awarded by county commissioners on Monday. One covers widening and improving the road at Five Corners hill, awarded to Milford township trustees for 75 dollars with a like commitment. The second went to B F Mcllelland for 1945 dollars to haul plank and repair bridges near Martinsburg.

Five Corners Hill Milford Township B. F. Mcllelland Martinsburg

Moose Hold Initiation Ceremony Invite Night

Hiawatha Lodge No. 824 will initiate one candidate on Wednesday night with entertainment for the officers and drill team of Licking Lodge of the order as guests of the lead chapter. Initiation ceremonies occur in the K of P armory.

Hiawatha Lodge Lickng Lodge K. of P. Armory

Ladder Fall Injures Man in Morgan Township

Mitchell Sellers fractured his right ankle when he fell about five feet from a step ladder while installing a porch swing at his home in Morgan Township. He was carried inside, then transported by car to Mt. Vernon hospital for treatment after family members aided him.

Morgan Township Mitchell Sellers Sellers Mt. Vernon Hospital Mt. Vason Inter

Priest Praises Y M C A Work On Mexican Border

A Catholic priest and regimental chaplain praised the Y M C A for aiding troops on the Mexican border. He cited Y M C A services on trains and in camps, noting its help in providing entertainment and worship, saying the organization remained a God send despite harsh camps and shortages.

Knox County National Publicity Committee Army Y. M. OC Y. M

Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by T. B. Tressy

A Richmond Kentucky writer named T B Tressy says Chamberlain's Tablets are a wonder and the best remedy for indigestion or constipation, urging readers to try them.

Chamberlain Tressy Richmond

Mt Vernon girls hike woods with Athenaeum society

The Athenaeum Literary Society of Mt Vernon high school led a 4:30 am hike into the woods with about 25 members. They cooked their own breakfasts near Gam bier, returned by noon, and planned more hikes for the summer.

Mt. Vernon High School Athenaeum Literary Society Gambier

Sour Stomach Advice and Remedy in Brief

A brief health note explains sour stomach as a mild indigestion caused by rapid or excessive eating or unsuitable foods. It advises eating slowly and masticating well, avoiding late meals, and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion.

Chamberlain

Lula Carter and Perry A. figiy Wedding Near Keokuk

Ruby Carter and Harry W. Carter host the marriage of their daughter Lula to Perry A figiy of Mansfield Ohio at the residence in Keokuk. The Rev W T Glenn officiated at a ring ceremony. The bride wore gray taffeta with a rose bouquet. The couple will reside at 1612 Franklin Street Keokuk after July 1 following a wedding tour through Mansfield and Vernon Ohio.

Gate City Paper Keokute Ruby Carter Harry W. Carter Franklin Etree Lula Perry Trat Christian Church of Fieldiing St. Marye Academy Nauvoo Roby Thin City Mansfeld Vernon Ruby Franklin Street Keokuk Mrs. Ruby Mr. Ruby Here

Local Social Notes From Monroe Area Gatherings

Mrs Emily Smith of Akron spent last week with Mr and Mrs M Whener. Charles Snyder of Bangs visited Mr and Mrs Samuel Snyder Sunday. Mrs Julia Welsh and Eleanor Snow visited Alliance last week. W H Wagner and son Robert visited Mr and Mrs Clea Ring Sunday. Gay Batley and son Span spent Sunday in Newark. L Leonard of Mt Vernon is visiting Mr and Mrs L C Welsh. Mrs J T Whitworth spent Sunday in Centerburg.

Emily Smith Akron Whener Charles Snyder Bangs Samuel Snyder Julia Welsh Eleanor Snow Alliance W. H. Wagner Robert Clea Ring Gay Batley Span Newark L. Leonard Mt. Vernon L. C. Welsh J. T. Whitworth Centerburs

Millwood Ice Folks and Union Township News

Prof H H Hahn and wife of How ard were guests here Sunday. William Snyder is quite ill. Rude Stitzel made a business trip to Columbus. Frances Cantryman has returned home from Mt Vernon. Sherman Stull had his new dwelling ready for plastering. William Lepley and family visited A K Fike. Church of Christ held services Sunday. Rev Robert Ross was guest of friends here last week.

H. H. Hahn Howard William Snyder Rude Stitzel Columbus Frances Cantryman Mt. Vernon Sherman Stull William Lepley A. K. Fike Church of Christ Robert Ross

Local Boy Sails for France With Hospital Corps

Mr and Mrs William H Coe of 305 West Chestnut street received a telegram from their son Clinton who has been in the hospital corps at Fort Wadsworth New York stating that he expects to sail for France Saturday evening Young Coe has also had two promotions while there.

William H. Coe West Chestnut Street Clinton Fort Wadsworth France Young Coe

Machine Kicks Injure Weaver in Morning Accident

The back firing of an automobile injured Atbart Weaver in the early hours, striking his right wrist at 4 o clock Tuesday morning. He was taken to Drs KE and B C Deeley for medical care.

Atbart Weaver Weaver Drs. §. KE B. C. Deeley

Speeder Fined After Gambier Visit in East Gambier

A young man visiting from Gambier was fined for speeding on East Gambier Street. The offender, arraigned before Mayor Mitchell, paid ten dollars plus costs, enriching the public treasury.

Fabt East Gambier Gambier Mitchell

Local Social Notes From Ankenytown Area

A Kinship gathering list shows neighbors visiting relatives across Ankenytown with multiple Bechtels Brubakers and Workmans sharing Sunday visits. Travelers plan trips to Chicago Wichita and Magnetic Springs while families host gatherings at homes and the Brethren church prepares a Children’s Day program for Sunday evening.

Local visitors and residents spend time in Centerburg

Centerburg notes list Mrs F R Hollibaugh of Ravenna visiting her mother Mrs G W Barnes. Miss Edith Samson of Columbus was a guest here last week. T R Jacobs spent Monday in Columbus. T H Theweh left Saturday for the Niame in Wapukoneta. Hermonere of Columbus spent Friday and Saturday here. Mrs Kerr and her little daughter accompanied him home Saturday evening. Mrs L Mesemere of Akron visited relatives here last week. Mrs O H Riley of Basil visits her father W A Riley. Mr and Mrs Pan Landrum of Junction City are guests of relatives here. Rev and Mrs R H Long and Mrs A W Brown spent Monday in Columbus.

F. R. Hollibaugh Ravenna G. W W. Barnes Edith Samson Columbus T.R. Jacobs T. H. Theweh Wapukoneta Hermonere Kerr Mesemere Akron O. H. Riley Basil W. A. Riley Pan Landrum Junction City R. H. Long A. W. Brown

Three students to receive diplomas at St Vincent de Paul high

Three graduates Herbert Aniers Edwant James Jr and Marie Anna Elizabeth Durbin will receive diplomas at the St Vincent de Paul high school commencement in the school auditorium at Chorivat and McArthur. The program promises performances by many school and grade school children.

St. Vincent de Paul’s High School the &i. Vincent de Paul's High School Chorivat McArthur Atréets Herbert Aniress Edwant Jarnes, Jr Anna Elizabeth Durbin ComeneInGemercus Nev Clark Tieik

Elliott Property Owners Approve Paving Scheme

Property owners of Eliott waterpent meet with City Engineer W. B. Anderton to finalize a paving plan for the street. Sidewalks will be laid on both sides. The long debate has seen many proposals and some controversy. Mrs. Louis Baker of East Gambier Street traveled to Columbus to spend the day.

Eliott W. 8. Anderton Thee Street Louis Baker East Gambier Street Columbus

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